With the release of Apple’s new iPad device, the buzz surrounding it is a mixed bag. Some people see it as an oversize iPhone or the end for notebooks, for some the buzz created centered around the business side of things. They see it as a multimedia powerhouse, bringing printed media and digital media in a single, accepting format.  Anyway you slice it, the technology used to power the iPad is really great. 

QuickCert has found another use for it, more on that later in this post.  First, a bit more information on the iPad and what it packs under the hood:

Take the processor for example, the A4. This is Apple’s newest processor released and designed exclusively for the iPad device. Well that’s what we were told back in April. But, after Steve Jobs announcement on June 7th, that all changed. The A4 is now in the iPad and the new iPhone 4. Go figure.

This very specialized chip controls not one, but all of the operations of the computer from graphical display, opening applications, power consumption to something like checking out your favorite website. For all those multitaskers out there who handle so many additional task along with their original job while maintaining a high standard of work for all tasks will appreciate how much work this processor really does.

The A4 operates at 1 GHz, or 1 billion calculations per second, which happens to be 40% faster than the latest Apple iPhone processor released. The Apple A4 processor for the iPad is known as SoC, or System on a Chip technology and enables the iPad device to be much less demanding as it requires less power than a multi-processor based system such as a notebook or desktop computer.

Without the needs or drain of a high power system, the Apple A4 SoC allows the device to retain such a long battery life, no matter what settings you have set.

Having two batteries cradled in the device certainly doesn’t hurt either.  I have not fully tested just how long the battery life is in the iPad, but from initial tests it seems to really shine. Which is a very nice break from having to plug in a laptop set on Performance power settings. Because the balanced and power saver options are just not worth it, especially if you want to do anything with the laptop.

QuickCert is proving once again they are leaders not followers in the IT training industry. QuickCert has released an iPad product offering, initially with the option of having CompTIA A+, Network+ or Security+ pre-installed. Other courses are available upon request as well at least from what I learned.  They have one package called Live Instructor Support package with CompTIA A+ initially installed.  The package includes a Sybex A+ book, live webinar and support with the instructor Chuck Moore, access to the A+ course content via their online learning portal and a few other things. You also have the option of having the other courses installed with it.  

This is in addition to their iPod product they have been offering for the last few years.

For more information on the Live Instructor Support package please click the iPad picture above

The Specs on the QuickCert iPad device are:  

• Storage Capacity: 16 GB
• Network Connectivity: Wi-Fi (3G not available)
• Resolution: 1024 X 768 at 132 pixels per inch (ppi)
• Display: 9.7-inch (measured diagonally) LED backlit glossy wide screen, Multi-Touch
• Preloaded Courseware: CompTIA A+, Network+, & Security+
• Other course packages available upon request
• Live Instructor Support package available now!

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